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Colorado State University researchers are forecasting an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting 17 named storms, with nine expected to become hurricanes and four reaching major hurricane strength (Category 3 or higher).

The MDTA completed a study assessing the Chesapeake Bay bridge's vulnerability to ship strikes highlighting the need better protection.

On 17 April the U.S. military carried out a targeted airstrike on the Houthi-controlled fuel port of Ras Isa in Yemen.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has assessed the recent impact of U.S. import tariffs and EU countermeasures on maritime trade.

The USTR announced its plan to impose fees on ships built in China and operated by Chinese companies that dock at U.S. ports.

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the distinguished shortlisted nominees for this year’s Crew Welfare Awards, following an online nomination process, initiated a few months ahead of the 2025 Crew Welfare Week, a virtual event that will take place 24-26 June.

The Greek government has submitted overdue maritime spatial plans to the EU, outlining activities like fishing and offshore energy.

The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to decline under current conditions, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report released on 16 April. 

Over half of vessels in Scotland’s coastal waters are effectively “invisible” to standard maritime tracking systems, says Heriot-Watt study.

According to Clarksons Research, approximately 18% of global maritime trade now faces tariffs, a significant increase compared to March.